The ability to notice, appreciate and savor the elements of life is an essential determinant of well-being.
Research has shown that those of us who are grateful are happier, more hopeful and more helpful to others.
We report higher levels of well-being. But, we are not born being grateful. It is something that we learn and
develop throughout our lives.
In The Power of Gratitude you will be introduced to gratitude and the research behind it:
what it is, the benefits, and how to cultivate it. We will also explore gratitude at work.
This course is for people who aspire to understand, experience, and cultivate gratitude, personally and professionally.
In this interactive and experiential, 12 hour 4-week eCourse, you will:
- Identify the psychological, social, and physical health benefits of gratitude.
- Describe research-tested methods for boosting gratitude in everyday life.
- Experience and assess at least two gratitude practices.
- Explore how to incorporate gratitude strategies into your practice and at work.
Need CEUs? Upon successful completion, Social Workers will receive 12 Category "A" credits under the ACSW
competence requirements. This eCourse is applicable to all social work categories. Other professionals:
Contact you regulatory board to determine course approval.
How it Works: On a weekly basis, you'll be listening to meditations, reviewing videos, completing self-assessments,
reading articles, adopting a gratitude practice, participating in e-discussions and, if you are interested in earning CEUs,
taking a post-test. You can expect to put in an average of three hours per week.
This course is divided into four parts. You will complete one part per week. Each week will begin on a Saturday and ends
the following Saturday. For those of you collecting CEUs, you will have an additional week to complete the post test.
Part A: Introduction to Gratitude
Part B: The Benefits of Gratitude
Part C: Cultivating Gratitude
Part D: Gratitude at Work
Post test & Evaluation
Note:The post test is open book and you have three chances to succeed. Access the post test will be made available upon registration.
Registration: Complete the registration form (pdf) and fax to 780.459.8867 or email to info@kaizensolutions.org
Instructor: Val Kinjerski, MSW, PhD, RSW is a leading authority on the topic of Spirit at Work. Prior to dedicating herself
to the creation of spirit at work, Val held social work positions ranging from front-line to program development to senior management.
She is the author of Rethinking your Work.
You will be sent an invitation with instructions on how to
sign in and get started.
Download course description.
Regular Fee:$299. Early Bird: $239
Registration fee includes all course materials.
No charge for post test and continuing education certificate.
Cancellation: Refunds (minus a $50 processing fee) are available. Please note: refunds are not available once access to the course has been given.
Certificates will be emailed within 30 days after successful completion of the post test.
Register today and begin to cultivate gratitude tomorrow.
Have more questions? Download our Frequently Asked Questions.
Kaizen Solutions for Human Services, provider # 1116, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association
of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Kaizen Solutions maintains
responsibility for the program.
ASWB Approval Period: August 8, 2012 - August 8, 2015.
How do we nurture well-being in ourselves, and those we serve? How do we nurture the meaning that brought us to this work,
and the positive emotions that give us energy to show up every day?
This eCourse examines possibilities, based on scientific findings, for tilting life paths toward meaning and connection, and upward
spirals of hope and well-being. It is based on the book, Positivity, by Barbara L. Fredrickson and introduces the science of wellbeing and applications that lead to greater satisfaction and meaning in life. Fredrickson's research focuses on how positive emotions broaden minds and build resources in a manner that leads toward flourishing.
Upon completion of this interactive and experiential, 8-week eCourse, participants will be able to:
- Explain the broaden and build theory of positive emotions.
- Explain the positivity ratio and its relation to well-being.
- Identify two methods, and use one, to assess one's positivity ratio.
- Identify research-based activities to decrease negativity and increase positivity with oneself and others.
Positivity is available in paperback and as a Kindle ebook. Please note: You do not need to own a Kindle to purchase the ebook; you can download Kindle software to your computer at no cost.
CE Credit: This eCourse qualifies for 16 Category A credits under the ACSW
competence requirements. This eCourse is applicable to all social work categories. Other professionals:
Contact your regulatory board to determine course approval. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the discussion questions, post-test and course evaluation.
How it Works: This 16-hour, 8-week eCourse is presented in eight parts, one each week. It includes videos, self-assessments,
readings, facilitated e-discussions, a post-test and evaluation. You can expect to put in an average of two hours per week.
Regular Fee: $399. Special Early bird: $299. No charge for post test and continuing education certificate.
Registration: Complete the registration form (pdf) and email to info@kaizensolutions.org
or fax to 780.459.8867. You will be sent an invitation with instructions on how to sign in and get started. Contact us if you require special assistance.
Instructor: Joy L. Salmon, PhD has worked in public, nonprofit and private sectors in a variety of roles, from direct
services to administration; she has also created and taught online courses at universities. She has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
& Human Systems and is a licensed psychologist.
Register today and begin to (re)construct well-being tomorrow.
Have more questions? Download our Frequently Asked Questions.
Kaizen Solutions for Human Services, provider # 1116, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association
of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Kaizen Solutions maintains
responsibility for the program.
ASWB Approval Period: August 8, 2012 - August 8, 2015.
How do we shift from running on autopilot and feeling stressed to being present, focused and calm? How do we cultivate mindfulness
for ourselves and those we serve? Mindfulness is about being fully present with non-judgment, openness and acceptance. A mindfulness
practice is proving to be a remarkably powerful technique to help us to deal with the personal challenges of living in an ever-changing,
uncertain world.
This eCourse, based on scientific findings, will introduce you to mindfulness: what it is, how and who it benefits, and the practice.
Through readings, videos, participatory exercises, and eDiscussions, you will learn how mindfulness can enrich lives: yours and others.
This course is for people who aspire to understand, experience, and cultivate mindfulness, personally and professionally.
In this interactive and experiential, 6-week, 12-hour eCourse, you will:
- Define mindfulness and identify its three core elements
- Use the Mindful Awareness Attention Scale to assess one's mindfulness
- Describe the benefits of being present
- Experience and be able to explain five mindfulness techniques
- Identify how to integrate mindfulness into your personal and professional practice
CE Credit: This eCourse qualifies for 12 Category A credits under the ACSW
competence requirements. This eCourse is applicable to all social work categories. Other professionals:
Contact your regulatory board to determine course approval. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the discussion questions, post-test and course evaluation.
How it Works: This 12-hour, 6-week eCourse is presented in six parts, one each week. It includes videos, self-assessments,
readings, participatory exercises, facilitated e-discussions, a post-test and evaluation. You can expect to put in an average of two hours per week.
Introductory Fee: $239 (regularly $299). Early bird: $189. No charge for post test and continuing education certificate.
Registration: Fill in the form below and email to info@kaizensolutions.org or fax to 780.459.8867. You will be sent an invitation with instructions on how to sign in and get started. Contact us if you require special assistance.
Instructor: Val Kinjerski, MSW, PhD, RSW is a leading authority on employee engagement and the topic of Spirit at Work.
She is at her best when she engages in a mindful practice. Prior to dedicating herself
to the creation of spirit at work, Val held social work positions ranging from front-line to program development to senior management.
She is the author of Rethinking your Work.
Post test & Evaluation:The post test is open book and you have three chances to succeed. A 70% grade is required to pass. Access the post test will be made available upon registration.
Registration: Complete the registration form (pdf) and fax to 780.459.8867 or email
to info@kaizensolutions.org
Upon receipt of your registration, you will be sent an invitation with instructions on how to
sign in and get started.
Cancellation: Refunds (minus a $50 processing fee) are available. Please note: refunds are not available once access to the
course has been given.
Download course description.
Register today and begin to cultivate mindfulness tomorrow.
Have more questions? Download our Frequently Asked Questions.
Kaizen Solutions for Human Services, provider # 1116, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association
of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Kaizen Solutions maintains
responsibility for the program.
ASWB Approval Period: August 8, 2009 - August 8, 2012.
Perhaps you've recognized a shift in the nature of your work and roles, where bringing people together for meaningful conversation,
effective and efficient meetings, and powerful collaboration are the now the means for identifying and addressing many of our current
issues and needs. It's been said that whatever the problem, community is the answer. This course is for people who know that community, that feeling of
being and belonging, doesn't just happen. When intention and the skillful application of knowledge and methods in group facilitation
are combined with people who deeply care and are committed to bringing their best for the world, community is made and change happens.
Through readings, videos, personal reflection, exercises, and eDiscussions,this eCourse will help you develop your understanding and refine your
facilitation skills to cultivate this artistry in convening groups. In this interactive and experiential, 5-week, 12-hour eCourse, you will:
- Compare traditional and contemporary orientations to facilitation;
- Explain your personal facilitation "stance" grounded in your values, beliefs, and assumptions;
- Identify your current and "growing edge" facilitation competencies;
- Differentiate from among a range of suitable facilitator interventions and protocols for several group dynamics;
- Apply ideas and insights to your current practice, describing the implications and impacts.
CE Credit: This eCourse qualifies for 12 Category A credits under the ACSW
competence requirements. This eCourse is applicable to all social work categories. Other professionals:
Contact your regulatory board to determine course approval. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the discussion questions, post-test and course evaluation.
How it Works: This 12-hour, 5-week eCourse is presented in five parts, one each week. Throughout, you'll be reading, viewing the
weekly "Core Lesson" videos, engaging in personal reflection and online focused conversation, and discussing the implications for this
program for your practice. You can expect make a 2-3 hour commitment per week.
Introductory Fee: $239 (regularly $299). Early bird: $189. No charge for post test and continuing education certificate.
Registration: Fill in the form below and email to info@kaizensolutions.org or fax to 780.459.8867. You will be sent an invitation with instructions on how to sign in and get started. Contact us if you require special assistance.
Instructor: Katharine Weinmann, MSW, RSW has a Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF)
designation with the International Association of Facilitators, the global, standard-setting and accreditation body. With three decades
of experience in process design and group facilitation, and trained in the Art of Hosting, she now brings her skills and talents into
multiple sector contexts to help people creatively work together to address complex issues.
Post test & Evaluation:The post test is open book and you have three chances to succeed. A 70% grade is required to pass.
Access the post test will be made available upon registration.
Registration: Complete the registration form (pdf) and fax to 780.459.8867 or email
to info@kaizensolutions.org
Upon receipt of your registration, you will be sent an invitation with instructions on how to
sign in and get started.
Cancellation: Refunds (minus a $50 processing fee) are available. Please note: refunds are not available once access to the
course has been given.
Download course description.
Register today and begin to enhance your facilitation skills tomorrow.
Have more questions? Download our Frequently Asked Questions.
Kaizen Solutions for Human Services, provider # 1116, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association
of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Kaizen Solutions maintains
responsibility for the program.
ASWB Approval Period: August 8, 2012 - August 8, 2015.
This 3-week eCourse examines the ethical imperative of helper self-care and its relation to competent service delivery.
In Week 1, we reflect on the personal and occupational hazards of being a professional helper, and professional
responsibilities in regard to competence, impairment and self-care. In Week 2, we examine compassion's role in helper
well-being and quality of care, and review a model for creating compassion satisfaction. In Week 3, we reflect on how
we might create personal and organizational cultures of self-care, and explore some current trends and pioneering research
in the study of compassion.
This course is for mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers,
professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.
Upon completion of this interactive eCourse, you will be able to:
- Explain the ethical requirements for helper well-being and self-care.
- Identify personal predispositions and occupational risks that can lead to helper distress and potential impairment.
- Explain how helper well-being and self-care contributes to competent service delivery.
- Identify ways individuals and organizations can support a culture of self-care.
Need CEUs? Upon successful completion, Social Workers will receive 10 Category "A" credits under the ACSW
competence requirements. This eCourse is applicable to all social work categories. Other professionals:
Contact you regulatory board to determine course approval.
How it Works: On a weekly basis, you'll listen to meditations, review videos, complete self-assessments,
read articles and participate in e-discussions. You can expect to put in an average of 3 hours per week. If you are interested in earning CEUs, you will take a post-test at the end
of the eCourse.
Here is the Course Outline:
This course is divided into three parts. You will complete one part per week. Each week will begin on a Saturday and ends
the following Saturday, providing a one-day overlap. For those of you collecting CEUs, you will have an additional week to complete the post test.
Part A: Personal and Occupational Hazards of being a Professional Helper
Part B: The Role of Compassion in Helper Well-being and Quality of Care
Part C: Creating Personal and Organizational Cultures of Self-Care
Post test & Evaluation
Note:The post test is open book and you have three chances to succeed. Access the post test will be made available upon registration.
Registration: Complete the registration form (pdf) and fax to 780.459.8867 or email to info@kaizensolutions.org
Instructor: Joy L. Salmon, PhD has worked in public, nonprofit and private sectors in a variety of roles, from direct
services to administration; she has also created and taught online courses at universities. She has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
& Human Systems and is a licensed psychologist.
You will be sent an invitation with instructions on how to
sign in and get started.
Download course description.
Regular Fee: $249. Early Bird: $199
Registration fee includes all course materials.
No charge for post test and continuing education certificate.
Cancellation: Refunds (minus a $50 processing fee) are available. Please note: refunds are not available once access to the course has been given.
Certificates will be emailed within 30 days after successful completion of the post test.
Register today and start planning for self-care tomorrow.
Have more questions? Download our Frequently Asked Questions.
Kaizen Solutions for Human Services, provider # 1116, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association
of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Kaizen Solutions maintains
responsibility for the program.
ASWB Approval Period: August 8, 2012 - August 8, 2015.
What is it that allows you or your clients to flourish at work? To be fully engaged, energized and excited about work?
Find fulfillment through work and know that you are making a difference? This is spirit at work and the power is within
each of us to create it, simply by rethinking our work.
Spirit at work is about being fully engaged in and finding meaning and fulfillment through work. It involves profound feelings
of well-being, a belief that one's work makes a contribution, and a sense of connection to others and common purpose.
This evidence-based eCourse draws upon the book, Rethinking Your Work: Getting to the Heart of What Matters,
by Val Kinjerski, PhD and the latest findings in the field of positive psychology. The research shows that spirit at work
is available to everyone and can and should be fostered.
This eCourse examines what spirit at work is, how it develops, and proven ways to foster it.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe spirit at work, including the four dimensions that comprise spirit at work.
- Examine how defining moments impact one's world view and career choice.
- Explain the four paths to spirit at work.
- Identify and experience four key actions to foster spirit at work.
- Create a personal plan to enhance your spirit at work.
CE Credit: This eCourse qualifies for 18 Category A credits. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful
completion of the discussion questions, post-test and course evaluation.
How it Works: This 18-hour, 6-week eCourse is presented in six parts, one each week. It includes videos, self-assessments,
readings, facilitated e-discussions, a post-test and evaluation. You can expect to put in an average of three hours per week.
Regular Fee: $449. Early Bird: $359. Book included. No charge for post test
and continuing education certificate.
Registration: Complete the registration form (pdf) and fax to 780.459.8867 or email to info@kaizensolutions.org
You will be sent an invitation
with instructions on how to sign in and get started. Contact us if you require special assistance.
Instructor: Val Kinjerski, MSW, PhD, RSW is a leading authority on the topic of Spirit at Work. Prior to dedicating herself
to the creation of spirit at work, Val held social work positions ranging from front-line to program development to senior management.
She is the author of Rethinking your Work.
Post test & Evaluation:The post test is open book and you have three chances to succeed. Access the post test will be made available upon registration.
Cancellation: Refunds (minus a $50 processing fee) are available. Please note: refunds are not available once access to the
course has been given.
Download course description.
Register today and begin to cultivate well-being tomorrow.
Have more questions? Download our Frequently Asked Questions.
Kaizen Solutions for Human Services, provider # 1116, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association
of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Kaizen Solutions maintains
responsibility for the program.
ASWB Approval Period: August 8, 2012 - August 8, 2015.
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